Katherine Kraft
About Katherine Kraft
Katherine Kraft is the Contracts Lead at ExxonMobil, with over nine years of experience in project management within the oil and gas industry.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Katherine Kraft serves as the Contracts Lead at ExxonMobil since 2019. She is currently based in Houston, Texas, United States. In this capacity, she has been leading contracts on a major LNG project, leveraging her extensive experience in project management and contract administration within the oil and gas sector.
Past Positions at ExxonMobil
Before assuming her current role, Katherine Kraft held several key positions at ExxonMobil. She served as a Contracts Engineer from 2017 to 2019 and as a Cost Engineer from 2016 to 2017, both in Houston, Texas. Her responsibilities also included Quality Completions and Turnover Lead in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, Site Execution Lead and Construction Manager in Alberta, Canada, and various engineering roles in Houston, Texas Area. This diverse experience has endowed her with a comprehensive understanding of project phases in upstream and downstream oil and gas operations.
Field Assignments and Expertise
Katherine Kraft’s career includes field assignments in construction, commissioning, and quality. She has managed significant projects in locations such as Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, and Alberta, Canada, holding titles such as Quality Completions and Turnover Lead, Site Execution Lead, and Construction Manager. Her field expertise has been instrumental in ensuring project completion efficiency and maintaining high standards of quality.
Educational Background
Katherine Kraft studied Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree from 2008 to 2012. Her academic credentials have provided a strong foundation for her technical and managerial roles within the oil and gas industry.
Project Management Experience
With over nine years of project management experience in major upstream and downstream oil and gas projects, Katherine Kraft has a proven track record of effectively managing complex contracts and overseeing critical project phases. Her roles have primarily been focused on contract management, cost engineering, quality control, and site execution, contributing to the successful delivery of high-value projects.